Fighting For The Underdog
Federal judges are routinely violating the pretrial rights of people charged with crimes, according to a recent report. Additionally, the report found that people of color are disproportionately affected by this practice. How are federal courts allegedly violating...
Deception used to make monetary gain carries extreme legal repercussions in the state of Texas. What might seem like a rather insignificant action on your part can impact many people. When you understand the most common consequences of committing bank fraud, you can...
Painkillers, CNS, stimulants, anti-depressants and other medications help hundreds of thousands of people every single day. However, there are also many people who abuse these medications. Unfortunately, drug addiction and abuse exist even within the healthcare...
If you currently find yourself in the middle of a drug-related case, it is essential to understand what is at stake and safeguard your future. Drug offenses take many different forms, and some result in federal charges. While most people realize that trafficking and...
When federal authorities believe you committed a federal offense, they may decide to have the appropriate federal agency investigate the matter further. Federal investigations work differently than Texas criminal cases, and there are several different steps involved...
Healthcare fraud can occur at many levels. Patients, doctors, other medical professionals and facilities can commit this type of crime. There is a misunderstanding that healthcare fraud has no victims, but the FBI explains there are many ways this crime harms a...
There are 51 court systems in the United States. Each state has its own system, and there is also the federal system. Depending on the nature of the crimes that the government is charging you with, the courts may hear your case in either a state or federal court....
Texas law takes prescription drug fraud very seriously. The state recognizes varying types of prescription fraud and classifies the charges based on multiple factors. Types of prescription drug fraud Every prescription drug fraud case has some variation in...
When working as a pharmacist, you may meet patients who doctor shop and seek medication they either do not need or amounts of medication they do not need. As a pharmacist, you must protect your patients and avoid a prescription fraud charge. Understanding the common...
Some Texas residents hold valid prescriptions for certain drugs. Others obtain, or attempt to obtain, prescription drugs through illegal methods. Offenses involving prescription drugs are serious in nature, and if authorities charge you with one, you may face serious...